AirOrSeaTravel is an independent guide. Bookings on this page are completed on the provider’s own website. How we are funded.

AirOrSeaTravel — find your way there
GabèsBizerte

Gabès to Bizerte by ferry

Bizerte lies 378 km (235 mi) north of Gabès, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 378 km (235 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 11 h 27 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

GabèsBizerte

Open Bizerte in Google Maps

The two ends, side by side
GabèsBizerte
CountryTunisiaTunisia
Population110,075138,430
Elevation9 m (30 ft)5 m (16 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Tunis)UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis)
PortFishing port of GabèsPort of Bizerte

Where to book ferries from Gabès to Bizerte

Direct FerriesAggregates most European, Mediterranean and Greek island operators in one timetable.Compare crossings on Direct Ferries (opens www.directferries.com in a new tab)
FerryhopperGreece and the eastern Mediterranean, with a clear island-hopping map view.Check Greek routes on Ferryhopper (opens www.ferryhopper.com in a new tab)
Every link above leaves this site.

We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.

Staying in Bizerte

Live rooms and prices for Bizerte are in the search below.

Book a hotel in Bizerte

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Bizerte from Gabès?

378 km (235 mi) in a straight line, north of Gabès; by road roughly 461 km (286 mi).

How long does it take to get from Gabès to Bizerte by ferry?

About 11 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Gabès and Bizerte?

No, both are on Africa/Tunis at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.